Cases6012434/2024

Claimant v The Launceston Timber Co Limited

28 May 2025Before Employment Judge SmailBristolon papers

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£2,280

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal determined the claim under rule 22 as the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totalling £2280.00 gross.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against Launceston Timber Co Ltd. The claim was filed with the Bristol Employment Tribunal on 22 September 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.

Decision

The Employment Judge made a determination under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure, issuing a default judgment in favour of the claimant. The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £2280.00 gross.

Practical note

Failure to submit a valid ET3 response on time can result in a default judgment under rule 22, where the tribunal determines the claim on the papers without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£2,280

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure rule 22

Case details

Case number
6012434/2024
Decision date
28 May 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
manufacturing
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No